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- 1. The Spoils System Du!ng An"ew Jackson's Presidency
- 2. Andrew Jackson $e Spoils Sy%em
- 3. Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson was born on March 15th of the year 1767. In the North / South Carolina border. He was the 7th president of the United States . He was president during the years 1829-1837 and led the democratic party.
- 4. The Election of 1824 During the elections of 1824 the running candidates were Henry Clay, John Q Adams, Andrew Jackson,and William H.Crawford. The winner of the elections was supposed to be Andrew Jackson but Congress as well as Henry Clay supported John Q Adams to win.
- 5. The Spoils System When Jackson was president, he fired 20% of federal officials and put in his supporters that helped him during the election of 1828. This was known as the Spoils System. This was well known for the saying,"To the victor belongs the spoil." The meaning of the spoil system was to give appointive jobs to loyal members of the party in power
- 6. Jackson's Thoughts He thought that many took their job for granted He wanted to get rid of them because he thought that some of the federal officials were corrupt before Jackson was elected. Thought that changing the system of office would be able to reduce corruption. Thought this was good for the democracy Thought it was a great way to reward his supporters of the 1828 elections.
- 7. The Spoil's System Political Ca&oons
- 9. Disadvantages and Advantages of the Spoil's System Disadvantages ; Did not care about the workers ability in doing their job He fired many experienced workers Advantages ; Helped the democratic party become powerful Made sure everything stood in place.
- 12. Andrew Jackson - The Spoils System. By- Cindylee, De'i, Emily, Sherry, Nick, and Mat(ew.